If you’re an entrepreneur (or an aspiring one) it should be a requirement that you go to at least one conference a year. So far in 2011 I’ve been to two, South By Southwest in Austin, Texas and the World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. Each has not only changed the way I think about my business, but rather the way I think about my life. The Misconception About … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Stress: Is Stress Ruining You and Your Relationships?
Anyone who hasn’t experienced a stressful period at least once in their life is either completely kidding themselves or living a very sheltered lifestyle. I’ve witnessed and experienced how stress can strain and ruin relationships, create health problems, and cause serious emotional changes such as depression and rage. I carry a lot of stress myself (hard to avoid it working … [Read more...]
Starting a Business: Why Do People Take The Plunge?
People choose to take the plunge and start their own business for various reasons. Be it financial gain, frustration in their current role, lack of job opportunities, or a big idea – perhaps they have designed the next best thing to a bread slicer. In addition to people’s inner drive and motivations, governments also want more small business owners to emerge and succeed. … [Read more...]
7 Successful Examples of How to Make Boring Things Rock
A common question among new entrepreneurs is “how do I come up with a profitable idea, especially considering all the good ones are probably taken?” This question has stumped many people before they even had a chance. Sure, it would have been hard to discover the idea for Google, the touchscreen, or the cement that eats up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to save the world … [Read more...]
Make Sure You Have Professional Liability Coverage For Your Small Business
If you run your own business, it's important to consider signing up for Errors & Omissions Insurance (E & O insurance), also commonly referred to as Professional Liability insurance. If you are giving professional advice and services to your clients, your business can be protected from lawsuits claiming negligence if you have the right policy. People sue for anything … [Read more...]